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Tuchel’s rallying call to England substitutes | Fresh VAR fallout as PL panel rule Van Dijk header should have stood Nov 14, 2025

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ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Times’ Martin Hardy discuss the sports stories that dominate the back pages as Thomas Tuchel praises the impact of England's substitutes in their 2-0 win over Serbia and stressed the importance of building a united squad ahead of next year's World Cup. Plus, they discuss the fresh fallout from Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Man City, as the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel ruled that the header should have stood.
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Saka and Eze maintain England’s perfect qualifying record | Ronaldo sees red as Ireland stun Portugal | Haaland fires Norway closer to WC Nov 13, 2025

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David Ornstein and Jonathan Liew discuss Thursday’s leading sporting stories and start with England’s win against Serbia at Wembley, which included another clean sheet for Thomas Tuchel’s men. The duo also react to Ireland’s huge win against Portugal, which keeps their World Cup hopes alive in a match that also saw Cristiano Ronaldo receive his first international red card in Dublin.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Tuchel to leave out 'big names' in England WC side | Premier League to introduce salary cap? | Stokes hits back at critics Nov 12, 2025

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On tonight's episode of Back Pages Tonight guests Charlie Wyatt from The Sun and Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter discuss the latest sports news.
They discuss Thomas Tuchel's admission that certain big names cannot fit into the England side together. They also discuss the Premier League introducing a salary cap and also discuss Ben Stokes responding to critics ahead of the Ashes
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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James warns of World Cup boiling point | Scott 'over the moon' | Rooney reignites Van Dijk feud Nov 11, 2025

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The Mirror's John Cross and Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai debate Reece James' warning to his England team-mates regarding the extreme temperatures they could be playing in during next year's World Cup in the United States. They also discuss Alex Scott being called up to the England squad for the first time and reflect on Wayne Rooney's ongoing feud with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Liverpool demand answers from PGMOL over Van Dijk disallowed goal | Nagelsmann jumps to Wirtz defence | Amorim's one year in charge Nov 10, 2025

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The Independent's Miguel Delaney and Jason Burt from The Telegraph discuss Liverpool contacting the PGMOL for clairty over the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk's goal in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Plus, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann defends Florian Wirtz suggesting that Liverpool players lack of quality in front of goal is to blame for his slow start to life at Anfield.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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Tuchel to remain England boss after World Cup? | Bellingham and Foden recalled for England | Will Edwards be new Wolves boss? Nov 07, 2025

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On tonight's episode of Back Pages Tonight The Times' Northern Sports correspondent Martin Hardy and The Daily Mail's football editor Ian Ladyman are in the studio.
The duo discuss the possibility of Thomas Tuchel staying on as England manager after the World Cup as the German recalled Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham to his latest Three Lions squad. They also provide updates on Rob Edwards potential move to Wolves after the Middlesbrough boss missed training today
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Six arrested in protests outside Villa Park | Tuchel expected to recall Bellingham | Middlesbrough reject Wolves move for Edwards Nov 06, 2025

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The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and Sports Illustrated's Henry Winter join David Garrido to discuss the protests that took place outside Aston Villa's Europa League contest with Maccabi Tel Aviv. They also discuss Jude Bellingham's expected recall for Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad and reflect on Middlesbrough rejecting Wolves' move for their head coach Rob Edwards.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Foden stars in City’s statement win over Dortmund | Did Maresca underestimate Qarabag? | Burn leads Newcastle against Athletic Nov 05, 2025

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TalkSport’s Shebahn Aherne and Sam Dean of the Daily Telegraph discuss Manchester City demolition of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League where Phil Foden starred with a brace and whether he has done enough return to the England fold?
Did Enzo Maresca underestimate Azerbaijan’s Qarabag after making seven changes in Chelsea’s draw against the Champions League minnows and Dan Burn’s epic header leads Newcastle to victory over Athletic Bilbao.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
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TAA’s return to Anfield ends in defeat | Teenager Dowman becomes CL’s YOUNGEST player | 'Humble' Haaland downplays Ronaldo-Messi comparison Nov 04, 2025

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The Mirror’s John Cross and ESPN’s James Olley join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return home, where his Real Madrid side lost to his former club Liverpool. The panel also discusses teenager Max Dowman becoming the Champions League’s youngest player and Erling Haaland's humble side after the striker downplayed comments comparing his skills to those of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Spurs players apologise to Frank after snub | What reception will TAA receive on his Anfield return? | Arteta 'concerned' by Gyokeres injury Nov 03, 2025

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Martyn Ziegler from The Times and Jack Rosser from The Sun joins David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence apology to Thomas Frank after their actions in Spurs’ match against Chelsea on Saturday.
They also, discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to Anfield in the Champions League and what reception he could potentially receive from the crowd and Mikel Arteta’s concern of Vitkor Gyokeres’ injury after he was forced off at half-time against Burnley.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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